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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 380.36 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 380.36 and 175.96 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 380.36 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/380.36 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 380.36 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 66,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,928.15/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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