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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.85, 379.33 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.85, 379.33 and 176.57 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.85 : 379.33 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.85/379.33 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.85x = 379.33 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.85x = 66,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,977.42/274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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