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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.54, 379.89 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.54, 379.89 and 177.12 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.54 : 379.89 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.54/379.89 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.54x = 379.89 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.54x = 67,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,286.12/275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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