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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.45, 380.01 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.45, 380.01 and 175.86 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.45 : 380.01 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.45/380.01 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.45x = 380.01 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.45x = 66,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,828.56/275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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