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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 378.48 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 378.48 and 174.66 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 378.48 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/378.48 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 378.48 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 66,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,105.32/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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