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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.53, 379.11 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.53, 379.11 and 176.45 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.53 : 379.11 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.53/379.11 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.53x = 379.11 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.53x = 66,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,894.44/274.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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