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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 379.34 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 379.34 and 170.15 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 379.34 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/379.34 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 379.34 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 64,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,541.95/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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