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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.54, 378.85 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.54, 378.85 and 158.10 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.54 : 378.85 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.54/378.85 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.54x = 378.85 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.54x = 59,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,896.19/274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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