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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.21, 379.83 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.21, 379.83 and 177.25 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.21 : 379.83 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.21/379.83 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.21x = 379.83 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.21x = 67,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,324.68/275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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