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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.56, 381.61 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.56, 381.61 and 166.10 is: 229.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.56 : 381.61 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.56/381.61 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.56x = 381.61 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.56x = 63,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,385.87/276.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.19

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