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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.20, 412.26 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.20, 412.26 and 166.72 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.20 : 412.26 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.20/412.26 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.20x = 412.26 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.20x = 68,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,731.99/275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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