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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 379.48 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 379.48 and 158.52 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 379.48 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/379.48 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 379.48 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 60,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,155.17/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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