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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 378.24 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 378.24 and 181.04 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 378.24 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/378.24 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 378.24 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 68,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475.53/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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