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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 411.39 and 166.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 411.39 and 166.13 is: 248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 411.39 = 166.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/411.39 = 166.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 411.39 × 166.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 68,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,342.16/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.64

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