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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 376.37 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 376.37 and 179.49 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 376.37 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/376.37 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 376.37 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 67,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,554.65/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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