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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.13, 378.35 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.13, 378.35 and 170.69 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.13 : 378.35 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.13/378.35 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.13x = 378.35 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.13x = 64,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,579.10/274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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