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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.78, 379.02 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.78, 379.02 and 168.39 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.78 : 379.02 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.78/379.02 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.78x = 379.02 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.78x = 63,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,820.44/274.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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