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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.25, 381.27 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.25, 381.27 and 165.76 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.25 : 381.27 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.25/381.27 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.25x = 381.27 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.25x = 63,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,199.32/276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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