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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 411.55 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 411.55 and 166.25 is: 249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 411.55 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/411.55 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 411.55 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 68,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,420.80/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.11

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