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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.85, 380.59 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.85, 380.59 and 177.66 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.85 : 380.59 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.85/380.59 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.85x = 380.59 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.85x = 67,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,615.18/275.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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