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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 382.58 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 382.58 and 159.24 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 382.58 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/382.58 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 382.58 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 60,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,921.24/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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