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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 379 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 379 and 181.52 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 379 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/379 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 379 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 68,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,796.08/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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