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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 381.68 and 166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 381.68 and 166.04 is: 229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 381.68 = 166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/381.68 = 166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 381.68 × 166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 63,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,374.15/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.09

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