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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.61, 378.99 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.61, 378.99 and 158.18 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.61 : 378.99 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.61/378.99 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.61x = 378.99 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.61x = 59,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,946.74/274.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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