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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 379.08 and 171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 379.08 and 171.19 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 379.08 = 171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/379.08 = 171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 379.08 × 171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 64,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,894.71/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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