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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.14, 379.74 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.14, 379.74 and 177.04 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.14 : 379.74 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.14/379.74 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.14x = 379.74 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.14x = 67,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,229.17/275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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