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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.54, 411.55 and 158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.54, 411.55 and 158.88 is: 238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.54 : 411.55 = 158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.54/411.55 = 158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.54x = 411.55 × 158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.54x = 65,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386.67/274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.17

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