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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.85, 381.63 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.85, 381.63 and 178.48 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.85 : 381.63 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.85/381.63 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.85x = 381.63 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.85x = 68,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,113.32/276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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