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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 412.57 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 412.57 and 166.82 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 412.57 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/412.57 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 412.57 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 68,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824.93/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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