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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.07, 379.54 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.07, 379.54 and 164.59 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.07 : 379.54 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.07/379.54 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.07x = 379.54 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.07x = 62,467.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,467.75/275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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