Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274, 378 and 169.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 274, 378 and 169.08 is: 233.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274 : 378 = 169.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274/378 = 169.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274x = 378 × 169.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274x = 63,912.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,912.24/274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233.26
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