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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 412.80 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 412.80 and 166.92 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 412.80 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/412.80 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 412.80 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 68,904.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,904.58/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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