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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.19, 379.88 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.19, 379.88 and 177.03 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.19 : 379.88 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.19/379.88 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.19x = 379.88 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.19x = 67,249.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249.27/275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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