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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 378.58 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 378.58 and 169.50 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 378.58 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/378.58 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 378.58 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 64,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,169.31/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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