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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.68, 380.38 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.68, 380.38 and 165.14 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.68 : 380.38 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.68/380.38 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.68x = 380.38 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.68x = 62,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,815.95/275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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