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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.67, 378.96 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.67, 378.96 and 156.63 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.67 : 378.96 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.67/378.96 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.67x = 378.96 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.67x = 59,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,356.50/274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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