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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 410.70 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 410.70 and 152.17 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 410.70 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/410.70 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 410.70 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 62,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,496.22/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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