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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.15, 378.44 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.15, 378.44 and 176.03 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.15 : 378.44 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.15/378.44 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.15x = 378.44 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.15x = 66,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616.79/274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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