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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 380.27 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 380.27 and 177.37 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 380.27 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/380.27 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 380.27 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 67,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,447.98/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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