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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.81, 413.87 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.81, 413.87 and 154.17 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.81 : 413.87 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.81/413.87 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.81x = 413.87 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.81x = 63,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,805.57/275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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