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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.83, 382.05 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.83, 382.05 and 178.82 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.83 : 382.05 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.83/382.05 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.83x = 382.05 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.83x = 68,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,318.18/276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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