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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 378.48 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 378.48 and 174.79 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 378.48 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/378.48 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 378.48 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 66,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154.52/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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