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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 378.72 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 378.72 and 171.12 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 378.72 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/378.72 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 378.72 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 64,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,806.57/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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