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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.34, 381.18 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.34, 381.18 and 165.72 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.34 : 381.18 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.34/381.18 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.34x = 381.18 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.34x = 63,169.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,169.15/276.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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