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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.27, 411.66 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.27, 411.66 and 165.27 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.27 : 411.66 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.27/411.66 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.27x = 411.66 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.27x = 68,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,035.05/275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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