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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 379.12 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 379.12 and 169.76 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 379.12 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/379.12 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 379.12 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 64,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,358.46/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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