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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 379.71 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 379.71 and 158.67 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 379.71 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/379.71 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 379.71 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 60,248.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,248.59/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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