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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 378.63 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 378.63 and 174.86 is: 241.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 378.63 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/378.63 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 378.63 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 66,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,207.24/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.24

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