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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 379.54 and 176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 379.54 and 176.77 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 379.54 = 176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/379.54 = 176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 379.54 × 176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 67,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,091.98/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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