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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 381.66 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 381.66 and 166.08 is: 229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 381.66 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/381.66 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 381.66 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 63,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,386.09/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.16

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