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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.48, 381.30 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.48, 381.30 and 178.20 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.48 : 381.30 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.48/381.30 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.48x = 381.30 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.48x = 67,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,947.66/276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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