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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 379.08 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 379.08 and 169.76 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 379.08 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/379.08 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 379.08 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 64,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,352.62/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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