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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 376.19 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 376.19 and 179.58 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 376.19 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/376.19 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 376.19 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 67,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,555.30/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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