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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.98, 410.97 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.98, 410.97 and 158.60 is: 237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.98 : 410.97 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.98/410.97 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.98x = 410.97 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.98x = 65,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,179.84/273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.90

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