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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.65, 380.31 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.65, 380.31 and 157.61 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.65 : 380.31 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.65/380.31 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.65x = 380.31 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.65x = 59,940.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,940.63/275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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