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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.21, 412.61 and 166.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.21, 412.61 and 166.97 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.21 : 412.61 = 166.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.21/412.61 = 166.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.21x = 412.61 × 166.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.21x = 68,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,893.69/275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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