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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.79, 413.74 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.79, 413.74 and 178.28 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.79 : 413.74 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.79/413.74 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.79x = 413.74 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.79x = 73,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,761.57/275.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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