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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 412.92 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 412.92 and 165.98 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 412.92 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/412.92 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 412.92 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 68,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,536.46/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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