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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.02, 379.44 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.02, 379.44 and 176.81 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.02 : 379.44 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.02/379.44 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.02x = 379.44 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.02x = 67,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,086.89/275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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