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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.04, 380.91 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.04, 380.91 and 159.58 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.04 : 380.91 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.04/380.91 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.04x = 380.91 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.04x = 60,785.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,785.62/276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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