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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 378.18 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 378.18 and 169.18 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 378.18 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/378.18 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 378.18 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 63,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,980.49/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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