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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.98, 380.80 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.98, 380.80 and 165.49 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.98 : 380.80 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.98/380.80 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.98x = 380.80 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.98x = 63,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,018.59/275.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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