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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.03, 379.25 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.03, 379.25 and 181.65 is: 250.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.03 : 379.25 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.03/379.25 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.03x = 379.25 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.03x = 68,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,890.76/275.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.49

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