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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.47, 411.71 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.47, 411.71 and 158.88 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.47 : 411.71 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.47/411.71 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.47x = 411.71 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.47x = 65,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,411.69/274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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