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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.77, 414.42 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.77, 414.42 and 166.80 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.77 : 414.42 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.77/414.42 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.77x = 414.42 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.77x = 69,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,125.26/276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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