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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.88, 382.35 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.88, 382.35 and 178.80 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.88 : 382.35 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.88/382.35 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.88x = 382.35 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.88x = 68,364.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,364.18/276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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