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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.35, 381.61 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.35, 381.61 and 178.27 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.35 : 381.61 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.35/381.61 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.35x = 381.61 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.35x = 68,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,029.61/276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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