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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.07, 412.53 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.07, 412.53 and 159.64 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.07 : 412.53 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.07/412.53 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.07x = 412.53 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.07x = 65,856.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,856.29/275.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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