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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.09, 379.40 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.09, 379.40 and 164.49 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.09 : 379.40 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.09/379.40 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.09x = 379.40 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.09x = 62,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,407.92/275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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