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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 382.14 and 166.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 382.14 and 166.36 is: 229.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 382.14 = 166.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/382.14 = 166.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 382.14 × 166.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 63,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,571.98/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.56

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