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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 380.34 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 380.34 and 165.04 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 380.34 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/380.34 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 380.34 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 62,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,771.31/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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