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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 380.19 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 380.19 and 177.19 is: 244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 380.19 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/380.19 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 380.19 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 67,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,365.58/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.59

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