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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 379.10 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 379.10 and 158.26 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 379.10 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/379.10 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 379.10 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 59,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,996.37/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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