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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.95, 382.20 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.95, 382.20 and 178.89 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.95 : 382.20 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.95/382.20 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.95x = 382.20 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.95x = 68,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,371.76/276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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