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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.74, 380.38 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.74, 380.38 and 176.13 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.74 : 380.38 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.74/380.38 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.74x = 380.38 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.74x = 66,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,996.33/275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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