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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.65, 380.22 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.65, 380.22 and 176.06 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.65 : 380.22 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.65/380.22 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.65x = 380.22 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.65x = 66,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,941.53/275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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