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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.72, 379.04 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.72, 379.04 and 176.48 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.72 : 379.04 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.72/379.04 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.72x = 379.04 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.72x = 66,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,892.98/274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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