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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 379.12 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 379.12 and 171.28 is: 236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 379.12 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/379.12 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 379.12 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 64,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,935.67/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.34

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