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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.99, 382.10 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.99, 382.10 and 178.71 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.99 : 382.10 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.99/382.10 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.99x = 382.10 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.99x = 68,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,284.20/276.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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