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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 380.18 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 380.18 and 163.42 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 380.18 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/380.18 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 380.18 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 62,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,128.47/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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