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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 412.25 and 166.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 412.25 and 166.95 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 412.25 = 166.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/412.25 = 166.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 412.25 × 166.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 68,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824.30/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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