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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.56, 379.08 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.56, 379.08 and 176.44 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.56 : 379.08 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.56/379.08 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.56x = 379.08 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.56x = 66,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,884.88/274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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