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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.74, 379.36 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.74, 379.36 and 176.68 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.74 : 379.36 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.74/379.36 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.74x = 379.36 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.74x = 67,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,025.32/274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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