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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 381.48 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 381.48 and 178.11 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 381.48 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/381.48 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 381.48 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 67,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,944.51/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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