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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 379.92 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 379.92 and 164.84 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 379.92 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/379.92 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 379.92 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 62,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,626.01/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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