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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 411.98 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 411.98 and 159.42 is: 238.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 411.98 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/411.98 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 411.98 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 65,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,677.85/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.57

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