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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 412.98 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 412.98 and 153.24 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 412.98 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/412.98 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 412.98 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 63,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285.06/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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