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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 380.04 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 380.04 and 177.16 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 380.04 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/380.04 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 380.04 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 67,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327.89/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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