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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 415.06 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 415.06 and 166.86 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 415.06 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/415.06 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 415.06 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 69,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,256.49/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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