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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.58, 382.90 and 166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.58, 382.90 and 166.99 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.58 : 382.90 = 166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.58/382.90 = 166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.58x = 382.90 × 166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.58x = 63,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,939.64/277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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