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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 378.68 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 378.68 and 176.18 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 378.68 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/378.68 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 378.68 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 66,713.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,713.07/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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