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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 375.41 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 375.41 and 178.90 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 375.41 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/375.41 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 375.41 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 67,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,160.85/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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