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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.75, 380.55 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.75, 380.55 and 165.24 is: 228.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.75 : 380.55 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.75/380.55 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.75x = 380.55 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.75x = 62,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,881.77/275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.04

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