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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 413 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 413 and 178 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 413 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/413 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 413 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 73,514
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,514/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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