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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.05, 379.61 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.05, 379.61 and 176.88 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.05 : 379.61 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.05/379.61 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.05x = 379.61 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.05x = 67,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,145.42/275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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