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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 413.36 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 413.36 and 153.74 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 413.36 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/413.36 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 413.36 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 63,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547.13/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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