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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.03, 379.53 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.03, 379.53 and 164.49 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.03 : 379.53 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.03/379.53 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.03x = 379.53 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.03x = 62,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,427.40/275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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