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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 380.99 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 380.99 and 165.51 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 380.99 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/380.99 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 380.99 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 63,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,056.64/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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