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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.51, 380.33 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.51, 380.33 and 177.40 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.51 : 380.33 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.51/380.33 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.51x = 380.33 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.51x = 67,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470.54/275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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