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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 378.98 and 174.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 378.98 and 174.97 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 378.98 = 174.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/378.98 = 174.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 378.98 × 174.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 66,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,310.13/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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