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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 411.94 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 411.94 and 166.26 is: 249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 411.94 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/411.94 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 411.94 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 68,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,489.14/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.40

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