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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.44, 380.16 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.44, 380.16 and 177.32 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.44 : 380.16 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.44/380.16 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.44x = 380.16 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.44x = 67,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,409.97/275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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