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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 378.52 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 378.52 and 176.08 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 378.52 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/378.52 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 378.52 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 66,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,649.80/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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