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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.15, 380.94 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.15, 380.94 and 165.58 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.15 : 380.94 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.15/380.94 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.15x = 380.94 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.15x = 63,076.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,076.05/276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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