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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.96, 380.82 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.96, 380.82 and 177.90 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.96 : 380.82 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.96/380.82 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.96x = 380.82 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.96x = 67,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,747.88/275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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