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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 411.18 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 411.18 and 178 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 411.18 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/411.18 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 411.18 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 73,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,190.04/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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