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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 378.83 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 378.83 and 174.93 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 378.83 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/378.83 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 378.83 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 66,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,267.86/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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