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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 378.34 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 378.34 and 175.91 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 378.34 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/378.34 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 378.34 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 66,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551.46/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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