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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276, 380.80 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276, 380.80 and 165.42 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 380.80 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/380.80 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 380.80 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 62,991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,991.94/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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