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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 382.54 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 382.54 and 166.66 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 382.54 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/382.54 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 382.54 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 63,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,752.74/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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