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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 411.08 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 411.08 and 158.27 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 411.08 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/411.08 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 411.08 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 65,061.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,061.10/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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