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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.17, 381.08 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.17, 381.08 and 159.71 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.17 : 381.08 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.17/381.08 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.17x = 381.08 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.17x = 60,861.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,861.49/276.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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