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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 412.60 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 412.60 and 166.52 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 412.60 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/412.60 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 412.60 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 68,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,706.15/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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