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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 382.57 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 382.57 and 166.71 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 382.57 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/382.57 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 382.57 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 63,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,778.24/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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