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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 380.58 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 380.58 and 165.32 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 380.58 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/380.58 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 380.58 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 62,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,917.49/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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