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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 380.00 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 380.00 and 164.75 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 380.00 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/380.00 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 380.00 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 62,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,604.18/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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