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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 381.88 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 381.88 and 166.24 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 381.88 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/381.88 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 381.88 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 63,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,483.32/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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