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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.18, 378.39 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.18, 378.39 and 157.75 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.18 : 378.39 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.18/378.39 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.18x = 378.39 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.18x = 59,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691.02/274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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