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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 380.25 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 380.25 and 165.15 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 380.25 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/380.25 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 380.25 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 62,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798.29/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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