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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.68, 379.07 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.68, 379.07 and 176.61 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.68 : 379.07 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.68/379.07 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.68x = 379.07 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.68x = 66,944.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,944.77/274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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