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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.87, 379.27 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.87, 379.27 and 176.61 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.87 : 379.27 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.87/379.27 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.87x = 379.27 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.87x = 66,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,982.87/274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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