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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 381.12 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 381.12 and 165.60 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 381.12 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/381.12 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 381.12 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 63,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,113.47/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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