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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 378.32 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 378.32 and 169.32 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 378.32 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/378.32 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 378.32 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 64,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,057.14/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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