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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 382.09 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 382.09 and 166.37 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 382.09 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/382.09 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 382.09 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 63,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,567.90/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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