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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 379.01 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 379.01 and 176.58 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 379.01 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/379.01 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 379.01 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 66,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,926.03/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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