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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 382.16 and 166.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 382.16 and 166.49 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 382.16 = 166.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/382.16 = 166.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 382.16 × 166.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 63,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,625.82/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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