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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.11, 378.23 and 181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.11, 378.23 and 181.03 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.11 : 378.23 = 181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.11/378.23 = 181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.11x = 378.23 × 181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.11x = 68,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,470.98/274.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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