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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 412.08 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 412.08 and 166.24 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 412.08 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/412.08 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 412.08 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 68,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,504.18/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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