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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.10 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.10 and 166.56 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.10 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.10 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.10 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 68,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,472.82/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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