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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.71, 381.56 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.71, 381.56 and 178.43 is: 246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.71 : 381.56 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.71/381.56 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.71x = 381.56 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.71x = 68,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,081.75/276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.04

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