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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 378.13 and 157.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 378.13 and 157.60 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 378.13 = 157.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/378.13 = 157.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 378.13 × 157.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 59,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,590.61/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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