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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.77, 412.22 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.77, 412.22 and 159.21 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.77 : 412.22 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.77/412.22 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.77x = 412.22 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.77x = 65,628.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,628.75/274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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