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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 380.86 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 380.86 and 165.52 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 380.86 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/380.86 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 380.86 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 63,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,039.95/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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