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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.80, 380.61 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.80, 380.61 and 165.28 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.80 : 380.61 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.80/380.61 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.80x = 380.61 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.80x = 62,907.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,907.22/275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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