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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 376.15 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 376.15 and 179.37 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 376.15 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/376.15 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 376.15 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 67,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470.03/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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