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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.53 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.53 and 158.58 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.53 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.53 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.53 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 60,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,185.87/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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