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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.49, 381.39 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.49, 381.39 and 178.08 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.49 : 381.39 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.49/381.39 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.49x = 381.39 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.49x = 67,917.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,917.93/276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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