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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 380.39 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 380.39 and 177.36 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 380.39 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/380.39 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 380.39 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 67,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,466.41/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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