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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.03, 414.11 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.03, 414.11 and 166.44 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.03 : 414.11 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.03/414.11 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.03x = 414.11 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.03x = 68,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,923.64/276.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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