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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.37, 380.24 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.37, 380.24 and 176.95 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.37 : 380.24 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.37/380.24 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.37x = 380.24 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.37x = 67,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,283.47/275.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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