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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.43, 380.04 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.43, 380.04 and 177.20 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.43 : 380.04 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.43/380.04 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.43x = 380.04 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.43x = 67,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,341.19/275.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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