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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 415.02 and 165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 415.02 and 165.59 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 415.02 = 165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/415.02 = 165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 415.02 × 165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 68,721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,721.09/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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