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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.96, 379.28 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.96, 379.28 and 176.64 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.96 : 379.28 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.96/379.28 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.96x = 379.28 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.96x = 66,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,996.02/274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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