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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.11 and 165.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.11 and 165.01 is: 227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.11 = 165.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.11 = 165.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.11 × 165.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 62,721.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,721.13/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.67

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