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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 380.70 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 380.70 and 165.34 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 380.70 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/380.70 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 380.70 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 62,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944.94/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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