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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 413.40 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 413.40 and 166.02 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 413.40 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/413.40 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 413.40 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 68,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,632.67/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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