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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 378.68 and 176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 378.68 and 176.35 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 378.68 = 176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/378.68 = 176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 378.68 × 176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 66,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,780.22/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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