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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.45, 381.61 and 178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.45, 381.61 and 178.23 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.45 : 381.61 = 178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.45/381.61 = 178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.45x = 381.61 × 178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.45x = 68,014.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,014.35/276.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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