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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 378.61 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 378.61 and 169.48 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 378.61 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/378.61 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 378.61 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 64,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,167.83/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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