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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 376.08 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 376.08 and 179.36 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 376.08 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/376.08 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 376.08 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 67,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,453.71/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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