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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.17, 378.48 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.17, 378.48 and 176.09 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.17 : 378.48 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.17/378.48 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.17x = 378.48 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.17x = 66,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,644.65/274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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