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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 379.64 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 379.64 and 164.60 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 379.64 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/379.64 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 379.64 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 62,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,486.02/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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