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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.79, 381.88 and 166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.79, 381.88 and 166.23 is: 229.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.79 : 381.88 = 166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.79/381.88 = 166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.79x = 381.88 × 166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.79x = 63,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,479.91/276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.34

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