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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 378.54 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 378.54 and 181.26 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 378.54 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/378.54 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 378.54 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 68,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,614.16/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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