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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 381.52 and 165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 381.52 and 165.94 is: 228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 381.52 = 165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/381.52 = 165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 381.52 × 165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 63,309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309.43/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.98

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