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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.83, 379.29 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.83, 379.29 and 176.82 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.83 : 379.29 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.83/379.29 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.83x = 379.29 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.83x = 67,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,066.06/274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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