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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 380.12 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 380.12 and 177.24 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 380.12 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/380.12 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 380.12 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 67,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372.47/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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