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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 382.42 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 382.42 and 166.59 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 382.42 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/382.42 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 382.42 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 63,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,706.93/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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