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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.08 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.08 and 166.68 is: 249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.08 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.08 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.08 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 68,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,685.49/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.62

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