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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.10, 410.16 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.10, 410.16 and 152.48 is: 228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.10 : 410.16 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.10/410.16 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.10x = 410.16 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.10x = 62,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541.20/274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.17

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