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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.94, 379.67 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.94, 379.67 and 176.87 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.94 : 379.67 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.94/379.67 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.94x = 379.67 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.94x = 67,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,150.45/274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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