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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 413.33 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 413.33 and 164.31 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 413.33 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/413.33 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 413.33 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 67,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,914.25/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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