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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 379.90 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 379.90 and 177.18 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 379.90 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/379.90 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 379.90 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 67,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310.68/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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