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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 412.03 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 412.03 and 159.42 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 412.03 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/412.03 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 412.03 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 65,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,685.82/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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