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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.18, 381.03 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.18, 381.03 and 165.69 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.18 : 381.03 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.18/381.03 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.18x = 381.03 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.18x = 63,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,130.81/276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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