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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 379.10 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 379.10 and 171.32 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 379.10 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/379.10 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 379.10 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 64,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,947.41/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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