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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.06, 378.10 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.06, 378.10 and 169.08 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.06 : 378.10 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.06/378.10 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.06x = 378.10 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.06x = 63,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,929.15/274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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