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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 380.07 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 380.07 and 164.86 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 380.07 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/380.07 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 380.07 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 62,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,658.00/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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