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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.91, 382.08 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.91, 382.08 and 166.34 is: 229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.91 : 382.08 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.91/382.08 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.91x = 382.08 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.91x = 63,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,554.56/276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.52

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