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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 379.01 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 379.01 and 169.74 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 379.01 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/379.01 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 379.01 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 64,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332.31/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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