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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.49, 380.04 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.49, 380.04 and 175.88 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.49 : 380.04 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.49/380.04 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.49x = 380.04 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.49x = 66,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,841.44/275.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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