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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.91, 381.98 and 177.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.91, 381.98 and 177.35 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.91 : 381.98 = 177.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.91/381.98 = 177.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.91x = 381.98 × 177.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.91x = 67,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,742.69/276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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