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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.86, 380.66 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.86, 380.66 and 165.34 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.86 : 380.66 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.86/380.66 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.86x = 380.66 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.86x = 62,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,938.32/275.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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