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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.62, 380.29 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.62, 380.29 and 165.10 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.62 : 380.29 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.62/380.29 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.62x = 380.29 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.62x = 62,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,785.88/275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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