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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.66, 412.29 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.66, 412.29 and 153.16 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.66 : 412.29 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.66/412.29 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.66x = 412.29 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.66x = 63,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,146.34/274.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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