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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.17, 381.15 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.17, 381.15 and 159.72 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.17 : 381.15 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.17/381.15 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.17x = 381.15 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.17x = 60,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,877.28/276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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