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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 411.36 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 411.36 and 166.44 is: 249.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 411.36 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/411.36 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 411.36 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 68,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,466.76/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.37

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