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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 380.76 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 380.76 and 165.36 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 380.76 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/380.76 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 380.76 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 62,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,961.65/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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