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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.66, 413.79 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.66, 413.79 and 154.16 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.66 : 413.79 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.66/413.79 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.66x = 413.79 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.66x = 63,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789.87/275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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