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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.93, 379.24 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.93, 379.24 and 171.25 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.93 : 379.24 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.93/379.24 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.93x = 379.24 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.93x = 64,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,944.85/274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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