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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 376.03 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 376.03 and 179.20 is: 247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 376.03 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/376.03 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 376.03 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 67,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,382.25/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.21

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