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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 380.25 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 380.25 and 165.03 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 380.25 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/380.25 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 380.25 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 62,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,752.66/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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