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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.91, 380.57 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.91, 380.57 and 177.63 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 380.57 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/380.57 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 380.57 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 67,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,601.09/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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