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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.64, 381.60 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.64, 381.60 and 178.24 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.64 : 381.60 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.64/381.60 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.64x = 381.60 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.64x = 68,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,016.38/276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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