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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 377.72 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 377.72 and 175.68 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 377.72 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/377.72 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 377.72 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 66,357.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,357.85/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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