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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 379.31 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 379.31 and 158.44 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 379.31 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/379.31 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 379.31 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 60,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097.88/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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