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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.66, 380.46 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.66, 380.46 and 163.65 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.66 : 380.46 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.66/380.46 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.66x = 380.46 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.66x = 62,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264.32/275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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