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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.22, 411.60 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.22, 411.60 and 158.66 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.22 : 411.60 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.22/411.60 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.22x = 411.60 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.22x = 65,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,304.46/274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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