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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.74, 409.94 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.74, 409.94 and 157.82 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.74 : 409.94 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.74/409.94 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.74x = 409.94 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.74x = 64,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,696.73/273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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