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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.03, 379.56 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.03, 379.56 and 158.60 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.03 : 379.56 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.03/379.56 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.03x = 379.56 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.03x = 60,198.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.22/275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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