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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 379.70 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 379.70 and 164.63 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 379.70 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/379.70 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 379.70 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 62,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,508.83/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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