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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 376.02 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 376.02 and 179.25 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 376.02 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/376.02 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 376.02 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 67,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,401.59/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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