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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 413.04 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 413.04 and 159.86 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 413.04 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/413.04 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 413.04 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 66,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,028.57/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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