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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.59, 375.95 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.59, 375.95 and 179.35 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.59 : 375.95 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.59/375.95 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.59x = 375.95 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.59x = 67,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426.14/272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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