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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.39, 381.52 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.39, 381.52 and 165.93 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.39 : 381.52 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.39/381.52 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.39x = 381.52 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.39x = 63,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,305.82/276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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