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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 411.35 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 411.35 and 166.05 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 411.35 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/411.35 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 411.35 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 68,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,303.84/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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