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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 411.75 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 411.75 and 159.36 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 411.75 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/411.75 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 411.75 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 65,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,616.48/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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