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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 375.57 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 375.57 and 178.86 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 375.57 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/375.57 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 375.57 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 67,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,174.32/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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