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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 411.74 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 411.74 and 159.06 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 411.74 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/411.74 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 411.74 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 65,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,491.36/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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