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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 376.17 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 376.17 and 179.36 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 376.17 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/376.17 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 376.17 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 67,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,469.85/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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