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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 378.38 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 378.38 and 156.17 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 378.38 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/378.38 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 378.38 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 59,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,092.94/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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