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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.89, 382.25 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.89, 382.25 and 178.74 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.89 : 382.25 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.89/382.25 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.89x = 382.25 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.89x = 68,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,323.81/276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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