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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 382.24 and 166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 382.24 and 166.47 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 382.24 = 166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/382.24 = 166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 382.24 × 166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 63,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,631.49/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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