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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.59, 378.99 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.59, 378.99 and 181.17 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.59 : 378.99 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.59/378.99 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.59x = 378.99 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.59x = 68,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,661.62/274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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