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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.50, 381.59 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.50, 381.59 and 165.99 is: 229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.50 : 381.59 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.50/381.59 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.50x = 381.59 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.50x = 63,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339.29/276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.07

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