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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 380.97 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 380.97 and 159.63 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 380.97 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/380.97 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 380.97 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 60,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814.24/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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