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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 378.14 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 378.14 and 175.90 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 378.14 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/378.14 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 378.14 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 66,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,514.13/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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