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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.36, 382.78 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.36, 382.78 and 166.82 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.36 : 382.78 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.36/382.78 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.36x = 382.78 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.36x = 63,852.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,852.61/277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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