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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 381.80 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 381.80 and 166.11 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 381.80 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/381.80 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 381.80 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 63,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,419.97/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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