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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.15, 379.58 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.15, 379.58 and 176.88 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.15 : 379.58 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.15/379.58 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.15x = 379.58 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.15x = 67,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,139.67/275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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