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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 379.82 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 379.82 and 164.73 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 379.82 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/379.82 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 379.82 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 62,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567.75/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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