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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.69, 379.08 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.69, 379.08 and 176.41 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.69 : 379.08 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.69/379.08 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.69x = 379.08 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.69x = 66,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,873.50/274.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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