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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275, 379.44 and 164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275, 379.44 and 164.46 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275 : 379.44 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275/379.44 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275x = 379.44 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275x = 62,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,399.98/275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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