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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.31, 413.04 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.31, 413.04 and 159.72 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.31 : 413.04 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.31/413.04 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.31x = 413.04 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.31x = 65,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,970.75/275.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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