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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 382.31 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 382.31 and 166.51 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 382.31 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/382.31 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 382.31 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 63,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,658.44/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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