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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.14, 413.99 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.14, 413.99 and 178.74 is: 267.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.14 : 413.99 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.14/413.99 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.14x = 413.99 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.14x = 73,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,996.57/276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.97

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