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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.86, 379.17 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.86, 379.17 and 176.72 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.86 : 379.17 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.86/379.17 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.86x = 379.17 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.86x = 67,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,005.03/274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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