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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 380.52 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 380.52 and 165.27 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 380.52 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/380.52 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 380.52 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 62,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,888.54/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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