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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.66, 412.95 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.66, 412.95 and 159.82 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.66 : 412.95 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.66/412.95 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.66x = 412.95 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.66x = 65,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,996.64/275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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