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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.18, 378.38 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.18, 378.38 and 176.11 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.18 : 378.38 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.18/378.38 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.18x = 378.38 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.18x = 66,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,636.50/274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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