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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.13, 379.55 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.13, 379.55 and 158.63 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.13 : 379.55 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.13/379.55 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.13x = 379.55 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.13x = 60,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,205.33/275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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