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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 382.95 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 382.95 and 166.86 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 382.95 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/382.95 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 382.95 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 63,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,899.04/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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