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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 412.20 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 412.20 and 159.16 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 412.20 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/412.20 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 412.20 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 65,605.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,605.75/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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