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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.76, 379.41 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.76, 379.41 and 176.68 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.76 : 379.41 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.76/379.41 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.76x = 379.41 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.76x = 67,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033.21/274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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