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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.92, 379.32 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.92, 379.32 and 170.12 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.92 : 379.32 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.92/379.32 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.92x = 379.32 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.92x = 64,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,529.92/274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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