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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.57, 412.02 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.57, 412.02 and 158.94 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.57 : 412.02 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.57/412.02 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.57x = 412.02 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.57x = 65,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,486.46/274.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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