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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.94, 383.46 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.94, 383.46 and 167.33 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.94 : 383.46 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.94/383.46 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.94x = 383.46 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.94x = 64,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,164.36/277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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