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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 375.87 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 375.87 and 179.10 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 375.87 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/375.87 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 375.87 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 67,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,318.32/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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