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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 412.51 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 412.51 and 159.77 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 412.51 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/412.51 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 412.51 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 65,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,906.72/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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