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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.01 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.01 and 177.21 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.01 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.01 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.01 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 67,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,341.57/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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