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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.39, 412.81 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.39, 412.81 and 177.87 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.39 : 412.81 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.39/412.81 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.39x = 412.81 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.39x = 73,426.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,426.07/275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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