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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 380.08 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 380.08 and 175.88 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 380.08 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/380.08 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 380.08 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 66,848.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,848.47/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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