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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 380.26 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 380.26 and 177.10 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 380.26 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/380.26 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 380.26 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 67,344.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,344.05/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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