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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.58, 378.72 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.58, 378.72 and 181.34 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.58 : 378.72 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.58/378.72 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.58x = 378.72 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.58x = 68,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,677.08/274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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