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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.58, 378.78 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.58, 378.78 and 176.16 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.58 : 378.78 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.58/378.78 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.58x = 378.78 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.58x = 66,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,725.88/274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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