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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 379.19 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 379.19 and 175.23 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 379.19 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/379.19 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 379.19 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 66,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,445.75/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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