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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 382.16 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 382.16 and 178.63 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 382.16 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/382.16 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 382.16 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 68,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,264.73/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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