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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 379.10 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 379.10 and 169.74 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 379.10 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/379.10 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 379.10 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 64,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,348.43/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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