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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 379.96 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 379.96 and 163.35 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 379.96 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/379.96 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 379.96 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 62,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063.75/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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