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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.62, 378.75 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.62, 378.75 and 170.94 is: 235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.62 : 378.75 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.62/378.75 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.62x = 378.75 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.62x = 64,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,743.53/274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.76

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