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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 381.51 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 381.51 and 165.93 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 381.51 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/381.51 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 381.51 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 63,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,302.52/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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