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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 382.01 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 382.01 and 164.79 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 382.01 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/382.01 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 382.01 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 62,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,951.43/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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