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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 411.76 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 411.76 and 166.63 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 411.76 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/411.76 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 411.76 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 68,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,611.57/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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