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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 379.73 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 379.73 and 164.67 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 379.73 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/379.73 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 379.73 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 62,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,529.32/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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