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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.01, 380.77 and 176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.01, 380.77 and 176.45 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.01 : 380.77 = 176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.01/380.77 = 176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.01x = 380.77 × 176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.01x = 67,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,185.98/276.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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