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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.47, 412.65 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.47, 412.65 and 159.57 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.47 : 412.65 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.47/412.65 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.47x = 412.65 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.47x = 65,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,846.56/275.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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