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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.04, 379.71 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.04, 379.71 and 181.80 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.04 : 379.71 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.04/379.71 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.04x = 379.71 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.04x = 69,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,031.28/275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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