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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.46, 379.82 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.46, 379.82 and 175.74 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.46 : 379.82 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.46/379.82 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.46x = 379.82 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.46x = 66,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,748.39/275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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