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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 379.88 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 379.88 and 164.83 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 379.88 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/379.88 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 379.88 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 62,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615.62/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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