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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 379.65 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 379.65 and 164.57 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 379.65 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/379.65 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 379.65 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 62,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,479.00/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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