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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.97, 382.32 and 166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.97, 382.32 and 166.46 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.97 : 382.32 = 166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.97/382.32 = 166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.97x = 382.32 × 166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.97x = 63,639.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,639.08/276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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