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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 381.66 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 381.66 and 178.49 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 381.66 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/381.66 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 381.66 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 68,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,122.49/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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