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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 375.99 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 375.99 and 179.25 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 375.99 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/375.99 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 375.99 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 67,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,396.21/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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