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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.30, 381.38 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.30, 381.38 and 178.09 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.30 : 381.38 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.30/381.38 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.30x = 381.38 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.30x = 67,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,919.07/276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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