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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.11, 379.61 and 177.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.11, 379.61 and 177.00 is: 244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.11 : 379.61 = 177.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.11/379.61 = 177.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.11x = 379.61 × 177.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.11x = 67,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,191.46/275.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.23

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