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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 380.33 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 380.33 and 177.56 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 380.33 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/380.33 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 380.33 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 67,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,531.39/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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