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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.11, 379.62 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.11, 379.62 and 164.57 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.11 : 379.62 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.11/379.62 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.11x = 379.62 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.11x = 62,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,471.34/275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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