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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 412.66 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 412.66 and 159.47 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 412.66 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/412.66 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 412.66 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 65,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,808.89/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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