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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 379.94 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 379.94 and 177.22 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 379.94 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/379.94 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 379.94 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 67,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,332.97/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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