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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.41, 380.04 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.41, 380.04 and 164.83 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.41 : 380.04 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.41/380.04 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.41x = 380.04 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.41x = 62,640.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,640.09/275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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