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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 378.39 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 378.39 and 157.80 is: 217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 378.39 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/378.39 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 378.39 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 59,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,709.94/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.74

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