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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 378.07 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 378.07 and 169.07 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 378.07 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/378.07 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 378.07 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 63,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,920.11/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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