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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.36, 380.97 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.36, 380.97 and 178.08 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.36 : 380.97 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.36/380.97 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.36x = 380.97 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.36x = 67,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,843.14/276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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