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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 379.17 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 379.17 and 158.32 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 379.17 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/379.17 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 379.17 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 60,030.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,030.19/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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