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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.19, 378.36 and 169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.19, 378.36 and 169.25 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.19 : 378.36 = 169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.19/378.36 = 169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.19x = 378.36 × 169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.19x = 64,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,035.54/274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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