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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.37, 378.41 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.37, 378.41 and 176.13 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.37 : 378.41 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.37/378.41 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.37x = 378.41 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.37x = 66,648.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,648.47/274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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