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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.21, 382.71 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.21, 382.71 and 166.72 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.21 : 382.71 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.21/382.71 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.21x = 382.71 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.21x = 63,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,805.41/277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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