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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 381.67 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 381.67 and 166.11 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 381.67 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/381.67 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 381.67 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 63,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,399.20/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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