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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.91, 380.67 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.91, 380.67 and 177.66 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.91 : 380.67 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.91/380.67 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.91x = 380.67 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.91x = 67,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,629.83/275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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