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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.54, 412.08 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.54, 412.08 and 166.54 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.54 : 412.08 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.54/412.08 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.54x = 412.08 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.54x = 68,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,627.80/274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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