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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 375.99 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 375.99 and 179.11 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 375.99 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/375.99 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 375.99 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 67,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,343.57/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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