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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 378.51 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 378.51 and 176.09 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 378.51 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/378.51 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 378.51 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 66,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,649.93/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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