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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.62 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.62 and 176.90 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.62 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.62 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.62 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 67,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,152.88/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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