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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.03, 377.82 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.03, 377.82 and 175.62 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.03 : 377.82 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.03/377.82 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.03x = 377.82 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.03x = 66,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,351.87/274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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