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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 380 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 380 and 163.29 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 380 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/380 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 380 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 62,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,050.20/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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