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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 379.32 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 379.32 and 158.46 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 379.32 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/379.32 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 379.32 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 60,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,107.05/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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