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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 376.06 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 376.06 and 179.30 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 376.06 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/376.06 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 376.06 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 67,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426.27/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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