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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.35, 410.87 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.35, 410.87 and 158.56 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.35 : 410.87 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.35/410.87 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.35x = 410.87 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.35x = 65,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,145.49/274.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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