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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 380.77 and 165.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 380.77 and 165.35 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 380.77 = 165.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/380.77 = 165.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 380.77 × 165.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 62,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,958.00/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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