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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.57, 382.94 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.57, 382.94 and 166.96 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.57 : 382.94 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.57/382.94 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.57x = 382.94 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.57x = 63,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,933.75/277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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