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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 379.96 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 379.96 and 177.10 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 379.96 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/379.96 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 379.96 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 67,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,289.79/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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