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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 380.28 and 165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 380.28 and 165.05 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 380.28 = 165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/380.28 = 165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 380.28 × 165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 62,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763.31/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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