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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.68, 381.66 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.68, 381.66 and 166.12 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.68 : 381.66 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.68/381.66 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.68x = 381.66 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.68x = 63,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,401.36/276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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