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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 380.88 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 380.88 and 177.94 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 380.88 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/380.88 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 380.88 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 67,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,773.79/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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