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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.07, 382.33 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.07, 382.33 and 166.60 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.07 : 382.33 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.07/382.33 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.07x = 382.33 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.07x = 63,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,696.18/277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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