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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 378.58 and 157.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 378.58 and 157.90 is: 217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 378.58 = 157.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/378.58 = 157.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 378.58 × 157.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 59,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,777.78/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.91

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