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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 376.11 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 376.11 and 179.41 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 376.11 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/376.11 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 376.11 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 67,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,477.90/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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