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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.45, 378.67 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.45, 378.67 and 176.33 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.45 : 378.67 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.45/378.67 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.45x = 378.67 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.45x = 66,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,770.00/274.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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