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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 378.61 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 378.61 and 169.45 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 378.61 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/378.61 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 378.61 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 64,155.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,155.46/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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