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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 379.02 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 379.02 and 175.04 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 379.02 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/379.02 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 379.02 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 66,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,343.66/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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