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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 410.95 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 410.95 and 158.43 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 410.95 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/410.95 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 410.95 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 65,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,103.96/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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