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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 411.72 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 411.72 and 178.43 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 411.72 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/411.72 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 411.72 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 73,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,461.14/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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