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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 379.42 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 379.42 and 164.39 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 379.42 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/379.42 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 379.42 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 62,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,370.55/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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