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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.11, 379.66 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.11, 379.66 and 164.59 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.11 : 379.66 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.11/379.66 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.11x = 379.66 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.11x = 62,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,488.24/275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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