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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 380.49 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 380.49 and 165.14 is: 227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 380.49 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/380.49 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 380.49 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 62,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,833.49/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.88

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