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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 378.39 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 378.39 and 176.04 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 378.39 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/378.39 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 378.39 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 66,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,611.78/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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