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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.16, 381.08 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.16, 381.08 and 177.96 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.16 : 381.08 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.16/381.08 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.16x = 381.08 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.16x = 67,817.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,817.00/276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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