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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 381.66 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 381.66 and 164.54 is: 227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 381.66 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/381.66 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 381.66 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 62,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,799.29/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.06

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