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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 382.32 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 382.32 and 166.39 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 382.32 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/382.32 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 382.32 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 63,613.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,613.27/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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