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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.42, 412.64 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.42, 412.64 and 166.96 is: 250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.42 : 412.64 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.42/412.64 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.42x = 412.64 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.42x = 68,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,894.37/275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.14

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