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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 383.08 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 383.08 and 167.16 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 383.08 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/383.08 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 383.08 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 64,035.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,035.65/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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