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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 380.15 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 380.15 and 164.87 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 380.15 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/380.15 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 380.15 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 62,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,675.33/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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