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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 412.52 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 412.52 and 166.77 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 412.52 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/412.52 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 412.52 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 68,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,795.13/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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