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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.12, 380.93 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.12, 380.93 and 177.89 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.12 : 380.93 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.12/380.93 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.12x = 380.93 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.12x = 67,760.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,760.84/276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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