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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 376.28 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 376.28 and 179.43 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 376.28 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/376.28 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 376.28 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 67,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,514.29/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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