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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 412.60 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 412.60 and 166.83 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 412.60 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/412.60 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 412.60 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 68,831.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,831.16/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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