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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.32, 381.36 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.32, 381.36 and 178.36 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.32 : 381.36 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.32/381.36 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.32x = 381.36 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.32x = 68,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,018.92/276.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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