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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.35, 380.23 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.35, 380.23 and 177.27 is: 244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.35 : 380.23 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.35/380.23 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.35x = 380.23 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.35x = 67,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,403.37/275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.80

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