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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 380.84 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 380.84 and 176.43 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 380.84 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/380.84 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 380.84 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 67,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,190.50/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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