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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.59, 380.24 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.59, 380.24 and 177.48 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.59 : 380.24 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.59/380.24 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.59x = 380.24 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.59x = 67,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,485.00/275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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