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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.98, 379.41 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.98, 379.41 and 156.96 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.98 : 379.41 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.98/379.41 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.98x = 379.41 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.98x = 59,552.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,552.19/274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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