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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 378.06 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 378.06 and 170.36 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 378.06 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/378.06 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 378.06 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 64,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,406.30/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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