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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.33, 379.98 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.33, 379.98 and 177.32 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.33 : 379.98 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.33/379.98 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.33x = 379.98 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.33x = 67,376.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,376.15/275.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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