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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.80, 379.12 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.80, 379.12 and 171.36 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.80 : 379.12 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.80/379.12 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.80x = 379.12 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.80x = 64,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,966.00/274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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