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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 380.24 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 380.24 and 164.89 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 380.24 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/380.24 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 380.24 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 62,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,698.04/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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