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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 382.20 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 382.20 and 166.44 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 382.20 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/382.20 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 382.20 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 63,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,613.37/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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