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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.58 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.58 and 158.60 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.58 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.58 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.58 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 60,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.70/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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