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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 375.55 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 375.55 and 179.05 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 375.55 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/375.55 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 375.55 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 67,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242.23/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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