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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 413.23 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 413.23 and 159.87 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 413.23 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/413.23 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 413.23 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 66,063.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,063.08/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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