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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.62, 381.78 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.62, 381.78 and 178.40 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.62 : 381.78 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.62/381.78 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.62x = 381.78 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.62x = 68,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,110.51/276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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