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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 380.32 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 380.32 and 159.16 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 380.32 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/380.32 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 380.32 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 60,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,531.73/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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