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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.10, 381.16 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.10, 381.16 and 177.92 is: 245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.10 : 381.16 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.10/381.16 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.10x = 381.16 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.10x = 67,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,815.99/276.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.62

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