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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 375.18 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 375.18 and 178.60 is: 246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 375.18 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/375.18 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 375.18 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 67,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007.15/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.34

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