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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.36, 412.37 and 178.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.36, 412.37 and 178.78 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.36 : 412.37 = 178.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.36/412.37 = 178.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.36x = 412.37 × 178.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.36x = 73,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,723.51/274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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