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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 380.56 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 380.56 and 165.29 is: 228.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 380.56 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/380.56 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 380.56 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 62,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,902.76/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.07

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