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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 381.13 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 381.13 and 165.75 is: 228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 381.13 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/381.13 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 381.13 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 63,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172.30/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.69

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