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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.53, 380.25 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.53, 380.25 and 177.31 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.53 : 380.25 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.53/380.25 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.53x = 380.25 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.53x = 67,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,420.23/275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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