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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.40 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.40 and 176.64 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.40 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.40 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.40 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 67,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,017.22/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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