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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.94, 382 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.94, 382 and 178.66 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.94 : 382 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.94/382 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.94x = 382 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.94x = 68,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,248.12/276.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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