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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 382.72 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 382.72 and 166.88 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 382.72 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/382.72 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 382.72 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 63,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,868.31/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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