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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.19, 381.23 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.19, 381.23 and 165.61 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 381.23 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/381.23 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 381.23 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 63,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,134.67/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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