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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.11, 379.79 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.11, 379.79 and 176.92 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.11 : 379.79 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.11/379.79 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.11x = 379.79 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.11x = 67,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192.45/275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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