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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.29, 378.15 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.29, 378.15 and 175.86 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.29 : 378.15 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.29/378.15 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.29x = 378.15 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.29x = 66,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501.46/274.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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