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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 380.43 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 380.43 and 157.66 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 380.43 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/380.43 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 380.43 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 59,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,978.59/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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