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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 382.08 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 382.08 and 166.33 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 382.08 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/382.08 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 382.08 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 63,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,551.37/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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