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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 380.98 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 380.98 and 164.03 is: 226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 380.98 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/380.98 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 380.98 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 62,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,492.15/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.39

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