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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.27, 382.59 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.27, 382.59 and 166.77 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.27 : 382.59 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.27/382.59 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.27x = 382.59 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.27x = 63,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,804.53/277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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