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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 375.33 and 178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 375.33 and 178.81 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 375.33 = 178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/375.33 = 178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 375.33 × 178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 67,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,112.49/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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