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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 411.77 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 411.77 and 166.41 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 411.77 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/411.77 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 411.77 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 68,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,521.81/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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