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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 381.27 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 381.27 and 178.02 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 381.27 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/381.27 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 381.27 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 67,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,873.69/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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