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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 412.90 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 412.90 and 164.06 is: 246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 412.90 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/412.90 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 412.90 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 67,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,740.37/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.06

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