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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.17, 379.86 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.17, 379.86 and 177.09 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.17 : 379.86 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.17/379.86 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.17x = 379.86 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.17x = 67,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,269.41/275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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