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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.37, 414.73 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.37, 414.73 and 166.60 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.37 : 414.73 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.37/414.73 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.37x = 414.73 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.37x = 69,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,094.02/276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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