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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.71, 379.02 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.71, 379.02 and 176.56 is: 243.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.71 : 379.02 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.71/379.02 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.71x = 379.02 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.71x = 66,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919.77/274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.60

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