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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 379.01 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 379.01 and 156.60 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 379.01 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/379.01 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 379.01 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 59,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,353.36/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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