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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 382.12 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 382.12 and 166.39 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 382.12 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/382.12 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 382.12 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 63,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,579.58/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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