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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 411.86 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 411.86 and 166.94 is: 250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 411.86 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/411.86 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 411.86 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 68,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,755.91/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.08

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