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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 378.44 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 378.44 and 157.79 is: 217.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 378.44 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/378.44 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 378.44 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 59,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,711.37/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.75

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