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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.97, 380.73 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.97, 380.73 and 177.78 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.97 : 380.73 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.97/380.73 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.97x = 380.73 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.97x = 67,686.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,686.18/275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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