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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.29, 375.64 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.29, 375.64 and 179.14 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.29 : 375.64 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.29/375.64 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.29x = 375.64 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.29x = 67,292.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,292.15/272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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