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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 413.14 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 413.14 and 166.02 is: 248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 413.14 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/413.14 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 413.14 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 68,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,589.50/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.40

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