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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.18, 380.97 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.18, 380.97 and 159.72 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.18 : 380.97 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.18/380.97 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.18x = 380.97 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.18x = 60,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,848.53/276.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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