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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.92, 380.58 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.92, 380.58 and 177.49 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.92 : 380.58 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.92/380.58 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.92x = 380.58 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.92x = 67,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,549.14/275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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