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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 380.99 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 380.99 and 165.58 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 380.99 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/380.99 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 380.99 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 63,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,084.32/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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