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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 379.94 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 379.94 and 164.86 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 379.94 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/379.94 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 379.94 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 62,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,636.91/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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