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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.70, 378.90 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.70, 378.90 and 176.28 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.70 : 378.90 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.70/378.90 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.70x = 378.90 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.70x = 66,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,792.49/274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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