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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.06, 379.53 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.06, 379.53 and 176.82 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.06 : 379.53 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.06/379.53 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.06x = 379.53 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.06x = 67,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,108.49/275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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