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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 381.03 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 381.03 and 165.62 is: 228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 381.03 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/381.03 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 381.03 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 63,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,106.19/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.56

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