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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 375.86 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 375.86 and 179.07 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 375.86 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/375.86 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 375.86 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 67,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,307.60/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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