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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.60, 381.82 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.60, 381.82 and 178.36 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.60 : 381.82 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.60/381.82 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.60x = 381.82 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.60x = 68,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,101.42/276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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