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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 379.04 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 379.04 and 158.20 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 379.04 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/379.04 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 379.04 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 59,964.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,964.13/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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