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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 380.08 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 380.08 and 164.80 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 380.08 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/380.08 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 380.08 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 62,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,635.82/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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