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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.42, 381.46 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.42, 381.46 and 178.14 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.42 : 381.46 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.42/381.46 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.42x = 381.46 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.42x = 67,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,953.28/276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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