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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 378.99 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 378.99 and 158.24 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 378.99 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/378.99 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 378.99 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 59,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,971.38/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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