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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 411.73 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 411.73 and 158.87 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 411.73 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/411.73 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 411.73 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 65,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,412.18/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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