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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.54, 411.08 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.54, 411.08 and 158.40 is: 237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.54 : 411.08 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.54/411.08 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.54x = 411.08 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.54x = 65,115.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,115.07/274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.18

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