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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 380.21 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 380.21 and 165.06 is: 227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 380.21 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/380.21 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 380.21 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 62,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,757.46/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.70

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