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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 379.01 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 379.01 and 175.13 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 379.01 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/379.01 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 379.01 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 66,375.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,375.15/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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