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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 380.28 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 380.28 and 165.12 is: 227.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 380.28 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/380.28 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 380.28 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 62,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,791.83/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.77

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