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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 378.24 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 378.24 and 157.61 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 378.24 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/378.24 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 378.24 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 59,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,613.62/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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