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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.08, 412.78 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.08, 412.78 and 166.92 is: 250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.08 : 412.78 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.08/412.78 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.08x = 412.78 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.08x = 68,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,901.24/275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.48

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