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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.12, 412.64 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.12, 412.64 and 159.63 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.12 : 412.64 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.12/412.64 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.12x = 412.64 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.12x = 65,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,869.72/275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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