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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.51, 378.50 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.51, 378.50 and 176.30 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.51 : 378.50 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.51/378.50 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.51x = 378.50 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.51x = 66,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,729.55/274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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