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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 379.98 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 379.98 and 164.87 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 379.98 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/379.98 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 379.98 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 62,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,647.30/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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