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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.64, 380.31 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.64, 380.31 and 177.24 is: 244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.64 : 380.31 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.64/380.31 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.64x = 380.31 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.64x = 67,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,406.14/275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.54

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