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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.16 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.16 and 175.84 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.16 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.16 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.16 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 66,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,495.65/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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