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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 378.72 and 169.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 378.72 and 169.79 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 378.72 = 169.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/378.72 = 169.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 378.72 × 169.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 64,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,300.98/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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