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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 379.08 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 379.08 and 169.95 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 379.08 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/379.08 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 379.08 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 64,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,424.65/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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