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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.06, 380.91 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.06, 380.91 and 177.80 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.06 : 380.91 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.06/380.91 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.06x = 380.91 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.06x = 67,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,724.91/276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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