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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.84, 380.54 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.84, 380.54 and 177.56 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.84 : 380.54 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.84/380.54 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.84x = 380.54 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.84x = 67,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,567.79/275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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