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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 380.43 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 380.43 and 165.15 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 380.43 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/380.43 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 380.43 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 62,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,828.01/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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