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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.12, 378.18 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.12, 378.18 and 170.44 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.12 : 378.18 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.12/378.18 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.12x = 378.18 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.12x = 64,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,457.00/274.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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