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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 380.97 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 380.97 and 177.66 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 380.97 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/380.97 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 380.97 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 67,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,683.13/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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