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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 413.78 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 413.78 and 166.46 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 413.78 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/413.78 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 413.78 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 68,874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,874.92/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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