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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.69, 381.79 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.69, 381.79 and 164.67 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.69 : 381.79 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.69/381.79 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.69x = 381.79 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.69x = 62,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,869.36/276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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