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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.82, 379.46 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.82, 379.46 and 176.63 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.82 : 379.46 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.82/379.46 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.82x = 379.46 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.82x = 67,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,023.14/274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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