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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 381.96 and 178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 381.96 and 178.85 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 381.96 = 178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/381.96 = 178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 381.96 × 178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 68,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,311.64/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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