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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 379.03 and 158.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 379.03 and 158.23 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 379.03 = 158.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/379.03 = 158.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 379.03 × 158.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 59,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,973.92/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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