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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.48, 380.22 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.48, 380.22 and 165.02 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.48 : 380.22 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.48/380.22 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.48x = 380.22 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.48x = 62,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,742.00/275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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