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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 378.48 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 378.48 and 181.16 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 378.48 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/378.48 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 378.48 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 68,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,563.54/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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