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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.16, 412.74 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.16, 412.74 and 151.68 is: 227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.16 : 412.74 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.16/412.74 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.16x = 412.74 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.16x = 62,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,604.40/275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.52

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