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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 413.12 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 413.12 and 166.04 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 413.12 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/413.12 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 413.12 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 68,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,594.44/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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