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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 412.64 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 412.64 and 165.61 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 412.64 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/412.64 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 412.64 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 68,336.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,336.23/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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