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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 412.03 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 412.03 and 165.52 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 412.03 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/412.03 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 412.03 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 68,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,199.21/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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