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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 380.69 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 380.69 and 177.62 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 380.69 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/380.69 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 380.69 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 67,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,618.46/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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