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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 379.82 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 379.82 and 164.74 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 379.82 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/379.82 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 379.82 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 62,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,571.55/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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