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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.79, 379.23 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.79, 379.23 and 176.53 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.79 : 379.23 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.79/379.23 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.79x = 379.23 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.79x = 66,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,945.57/274.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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