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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 411.10 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 411.10 and 166.44 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 411.10 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/411.10 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 411.10 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 68,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,423.48/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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