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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 411.60 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 411.60 and 166.27 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 411.60 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/411.60 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 411.60 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 68,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,435.70/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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