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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 413.16 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 413.16 and 153.68 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 413.16 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/413.16 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 413.16 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 63,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,492.36/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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