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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.28, 379.88 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.28, 379.88 and 164.74 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.28 : 379.88 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.28/379.88 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.28x = 379.88 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.28x = 62,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,578.71/275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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