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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.25, 379.83 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.25, 379.83 and 164.70 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.25 : 379.83 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.25/379.83 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.25x = 379.83 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.25x = 62,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,559.73/275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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