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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.57, 380.49 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.57, 380.49 and 177.38 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.57 : 380.49 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.57/380.49 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.57x = 380.49 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.57x = 67,491.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,491.32/275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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