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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 411.82 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 411.82 and 166.42 is: 249.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 411.82 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/411.82 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 411.82 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 68,535.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,535.08/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.35

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