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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.59, 381.71 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.59, 381.71 and 166.12 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.59 : 381.71 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.59/381.71 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.59x = 381.71 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.59x = 63,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,406.93/276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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