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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.28, 378.77 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.28, 378.77 and 176.21 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.28 : 378.77 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.28/378.77 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.28x = 378.77 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.28x = 66,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,741.71/274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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