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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.36, 379.96 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.36, 379.96 and 164.81 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.36 : 379.96 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.36/379.96 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.36x = 379.96 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.36x = 62,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,621.75/275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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