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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 412.70 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 412.70 and 166.66 is: 250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 412.70 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/412.70 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 412.70 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 68,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,778.72/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.02

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