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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.31, 382.85 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.31, 382.85 and 166.82 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.31 : 382.85 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.31/382.85 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.31x = 382.85 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.31x = 63,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,868.41/277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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