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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.47, 378.87 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.47, 378.87 and 176.49 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.47 : 378.87 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.47/378.87 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.47x = 378.87 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.47x = 66,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,866.77/274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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