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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.93, 380.91 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.93, 380.91 and 177.85 is: 245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.93 : 380.91 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.93/380.91 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.93x = 380.91 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.93x = 67,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,744.84/275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.51

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