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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 378.75 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 378.75 and 175.10 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 378.75 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/378.75 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 378.75 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 66,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,317.23/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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