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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.29, 381.21 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.29, 381.21 and 165.78 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.29 : 381.21 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.29/381.21 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.29x = 381.21 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.29x = 63,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,196.99/276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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