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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 411.26 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 411.26 and 158.96 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 411.26 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/411.26 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 411.26 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 65,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,371.04/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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