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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 379.03 and 156.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 379.03 and 156.59 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 379.03 = 156.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/379.03 = 156.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 379.03 × 156.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 59,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,351.11/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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