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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 380.26 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 380.26 and 164.99 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 380.26 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/380.26 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 380.26 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 62,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,739.10/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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