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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.90, 382.14 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.90, 382.14 and 178.92 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.90 : 382.14 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.90/382.14 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.90x = 382.14 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.90x = 68,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,372.49/276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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