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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 411.48 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 411.48 and 158.95 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 411.48 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/411.48 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 411.48 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 65,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,401.89/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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