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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.40, 378.21 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.40, 378.21 and 176 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.40 : 378.21 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.40/378.21 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.40x = 378.21 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.40x = 66,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564.96/274.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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