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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 380.90 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 380.90 and 159.66 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 380.90 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/380.90 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 380.90 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 60,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814.89/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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