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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.09, 381.03 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.09, 381.03 and 165.57 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.09 : 381.03 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.09/381.03 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.09x = 381.03 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.09x = 63,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,087.14/276.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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