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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 379.50 and 164.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 379.50 and 164.47 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 379.50 = 164.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/379.50 = 164.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 379.50 × 164.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 62,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,416.37/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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