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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.40, 380.07 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.40, 380.07 and 177.39 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.40 : 380.07 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.40/380.07 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.40x = 380.07 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.40x = 67,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,420.62/275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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