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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 412.43 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 412.43 and 159.37 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 412.43 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/412.43 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 412.43 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 65,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,728.97/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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