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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.04, 410.74 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.04, 410.74 and 176.22 is: 264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.04 : 410.74 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.04/410.74 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.04x = 410.74 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.04x = 72,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,380.60/274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.12

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