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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.95, 416.79 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.95, 416.79 and 159.21 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.95 : 416.79 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.95/416.79 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.95x = 416.79 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.95x = 66,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,355.05/277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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