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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.22, 379.59 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.22, 379.59 and 176.99 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.22 : 379.59 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.22/379.59 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.22x = 379.59 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.22x = 67,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,183.13/275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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