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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 381.95 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 381.95 and 166.28 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 381.95 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/381.95 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 381.95 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 63,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510.36/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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