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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 378.38 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 378.38 and 170.76 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 378.38 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/378.38 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 378.38 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 64,612.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,612.17/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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