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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.30, 380.15 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.30, 380.15 and 175.90 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.30 : 380.15 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.30/380.15 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.30x = 380.15 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.30x = 66,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,866.56/275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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