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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.84, 381.83 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.84, 381.83 and 178.43 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.84 : 381.83 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.84/381.83 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.84x = 381.83 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.84x = 68,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,127.13/276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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