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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 411.97 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 411.97 and 166.52 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 411.97 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/411.97 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 411.97 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 68,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,601.24/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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