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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.33, 381.29 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.33, 381.29 and 178.22 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.33 : 381.29 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.33/381.29 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.33x = 381.29 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.33x = 67,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,953.47/276.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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