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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.78, 380.56 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.78, 380.56 and 165.19 is: 227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.78 : 380.56 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.78/380.56 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.78x = 380.56 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.78x = 62,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,864.71/275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.95

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