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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.10, 379.78 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.10, 379.78 and 176.92 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.10 : 379.78 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.10/379.78 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.10x = 379.78 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.10x = 67,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,190.68/275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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