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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.67, 380.48 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.67, 380.48 and 163.66 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.67 : 380.48 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.67/380.48 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.67x = 380.48 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.67x = 62,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268.54/275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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