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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 378.50 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 378.50 and 176.06 is: 242.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 378.50 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/378.50 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 378.50 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 66,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,638.78/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.94

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