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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.82, 380.63 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.82, 380.63 and 165.30 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.82 : 380.63 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.82/380.63 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.82x = 380.63 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.82x = 62,917.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,917.31/275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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