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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.90, 380.57 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.90, 380.57 and 177.53 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.90 : 380.57 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.90/380.57 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.90x = 380.57 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.90x = 67,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,559.80/275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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