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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.14, 382.53 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.14, 382.53 and 166.64 is: 230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.14 : 382.53 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.14/382.53 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.14x = 382.53 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.14x = 63,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,742.89/277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.00

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