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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 382.17 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 382.17 and 166.41 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 382.17 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/382.17 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 382.17 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 63,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,596.91/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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