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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 379.53 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 379.53 and 177.08 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 379.53 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/379.53 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 379.53 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 67,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,205.27/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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