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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.84, 379.24 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.84, 379.24 and 175.22 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.84 : 379.24 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.84/379.24 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.84x = 379.24 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.84x = 66,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,450.94/274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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