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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.73, 411.41 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.73, 411.41 and 158.90 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.73 : 411.41 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.73/411.41 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.73x = 411.41 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.73x = 65,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,371.39/274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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