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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 381.96 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 381.96 and 178.56 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 381.96 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/381.96 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 381.96 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 68,202.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,202.78/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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