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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.22, 381.08 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.22, 381.08 and 165.65 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.22 : 381.08 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.22/381.08 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.22x = 381.08 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.22x = 63,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,125.07/276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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