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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.87, 382.12 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.87, 382.12 and 166.41 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.87 : 382.12 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.87/382.12 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.87x = 382.12 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.87x = 63,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,586.26/276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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