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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 379.79 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 379.79 and 182.16 is: 251.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 379.79 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/379.79 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 379.79 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 69,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,181.64/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.37

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