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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.41, 378.69 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.41, 378.69 and 176.17 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.41 : 378.69 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.41/378.69 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.41x = 378.69 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.41x = 66,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,711.04/274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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