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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 382.49 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 382.49 and 166.65 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 382.49 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/382.49 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 382.49 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 63,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,741.96/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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