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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.41, 381.34 and 165.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.41, 381.34 and 165.87 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.41 : 381.34 = 165.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.41/381.34 = 165.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.41x = 381.34 × 165.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.41x = 63,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,252.87/276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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