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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.52, 411.68 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.52, 411.68 and 159.05 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.52 : 411.68 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.52/411.68 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.52x = 411.68 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.52x = 65,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,479.13/274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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