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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.99, 380.90 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.99, 380.90 and 165.47 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.99 : 380.90 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.99/380.90 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.99x = 380.90 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.99x = 63,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,024.79/275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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