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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 376.97 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 376.97 and 178.59 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 376.97 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/376.97 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 376.97 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 67,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,324.26/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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