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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 413.61 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 413.61 and 159.98 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 413.61 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/413.61 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 413.61 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 66,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166.66/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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