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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 382.08 and 164.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 382.08 and 164.83 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 382.08 = 164.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/382.08 = 164.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 382.08 × 164.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 62,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,978.25/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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