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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.02, 377.98 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.02, 377.98 and 175.84 is: 242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.02 : 377.98 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.02/377.98 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.02x = 377.98 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.02x = 66,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,464.00/274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.55

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