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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 381.17 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 381.17 and 165.74 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 381.17 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/381.17 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 381.17 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 63,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,174.58/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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