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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 376.07 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 376.07 and 179.17 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 376.07 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/376.07 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 376.07 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 67,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,378.63/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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