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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 380.63 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 380.63 and 165.33 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 380.63 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/380.63 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 380.63 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 62,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,928.73/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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