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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 378.74 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 378.74 and 176.17 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 378.74 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/378.74 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 378.74 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 66,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,719.85/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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