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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 380.30 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 380.30 and 177.34 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 380.30 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/380.30 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 380.30 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 67,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,442.40/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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