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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.55, 381.36 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.55, 381.36 and 178.13 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.55 : 381.36 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.55/381.36 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.55x = 381.36 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.55x = 67,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,931.66/276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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