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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.66, 381.78 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.66, 381.78 and 178.56 is: 246.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.66 : 381.78 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.66/381.78 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.66x = 381.78 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.66x = 68,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,170.64/276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.41

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