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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.70 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.70 and 164.73 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.70 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.70 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.70 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 62,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547.16/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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