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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.94 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.94 and 164.80 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.94 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.94 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.94 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 62,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614.11/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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