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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 379.24 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 379.24 and 176.66 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 379.24 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/379.24 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 379.24 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 66,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,994.64/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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