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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 379.46 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 379.46 and 176.80 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 379.46 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/379.46 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 379.46 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 67,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,088.53/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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