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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 378.05 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 378.05 and 157.55 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 378.05 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/378.05 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 378.05 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 59,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,559.10/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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