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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 411.48 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 411.48 and 176.78 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 411.48 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/411.48 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 411.48 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 72,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,741.43/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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