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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 410.53 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 410.53 and 158.42 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 410.53 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/410.53 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 410.53 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 65,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,035.58/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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