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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.33, 411.23 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.33, 411.23 and 176.56 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.33 : 411.23 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.33/411.23 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.33x = 411.23 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.33x = 72,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,606.77/274.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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