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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.24, 378.38 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.24, 378.38 and 175.99 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.24 : 378.38 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.24/378.38 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.24x = 378.38 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.24x = 66,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,591.10/274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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