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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 379.21 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 379.21 and 158.36 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 379.21 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/379.21 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 379.21 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 60,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,051.70/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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