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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.34, 379.76 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.34, 379.76 and 177.04 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.34 : 379.76 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.34/379.76 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.34x = 379.76 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.34x = 67,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,232.71/275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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