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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 380.09 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 380.09 and 164.96 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 380.09 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/380.09 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 380.09 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 62,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,699.65/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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