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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.20, 381.22 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.20, 381.22 and 165.62 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.20 : 381.22 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.20/381.22 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.20x = 381.22 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.20x = 63,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,137.66/276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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