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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.50, 380.17 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.50, 380.17 and 161.98 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.50 : 380.17 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.50/380.17 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.50x = 380.17 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.50x = 61,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578.04/275.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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