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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 375.69 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 375.69 and 179.04 is: 247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 375.69 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/375.69 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 375.69 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 67,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,263.54/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.07

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