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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.74, 381.91 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.74, 381.91 and 164.76 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.74 : 381.91 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.74/381.91 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.74x = 381.91 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.74x = 62,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923.49/276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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