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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.27, 414.05 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.27, 414.05 and 166.23 is: 249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.27 : 414.05 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.27/414.05 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.27x = 414.05 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.27x = 68,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,826.70/276.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.13

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