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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 379.54 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 379.54 and 176.75 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 379.54 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/379.54 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 379.54 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 67,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,083.70/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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