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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.57, 381.60 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.57, 381.60 and 178.31 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.57 : 381.60 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.57/381.60 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.57x = 381.60 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.57x = 68,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,041.90/276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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