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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 382.26 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 382.26 and 166.48 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 382.26 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/382.26 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 382.26 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 63,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,638.64/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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