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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 379.41 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 379.41 and 176.64 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 379.41 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/379.41 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 379.41 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 67,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,018.98/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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