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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 411.86 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 411.86 and 166.74 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 411.86 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/411.86 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 411.86 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 68,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,673.54/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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