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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 380.86 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 380.86 and 165.45 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 380.86 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/380.86 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 380.86 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 63,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,013.29/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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