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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.61, 412.22 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.61, 412.22 and 159.78 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.61 : 412.22 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.61/412.22 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.61x = 412.22 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.61x = 65,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,861.65/275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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