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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.55, 378.84 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.55, 378.84 and 176.31 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.55 : 378.84 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.55/378.84 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.55x = 378.84 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.55x = 66,793.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,793.28/274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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