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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.59, 381.72 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.59, 381.72 and 178.63 is: 246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.59 : 381.72 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.59/381.72 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.59x = 381.72 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.59x = 68,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,186.36/276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.53

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