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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 381.96 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 381.96 and 177.39 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 381.96 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/381.96 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 381.96 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 67,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,755.88/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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