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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 379.76 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 379.76 and 157.17 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 379.76 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/379.76 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 379.76 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 59,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,687.52/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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