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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 379.32 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 379.32 and 158.48 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 379.32 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/379.32 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 379.32 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 60,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,114.63/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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