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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 381.24 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 381.24 and 164.27 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 381.24 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/381.24 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 381.24 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 62,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624.39/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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