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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 379.23 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 379.23 and 181.76 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 379.23 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/379.23 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 379.23 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 68,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,928.84/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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