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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 380.82 and 158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 380.82 and 158 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 380.82 = 158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/380.82 = 158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 380.82 × 158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 60,169.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,169.56/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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