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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 376.16 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 376.16 and 179.46 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 376.16 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/376.16 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 376.16 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 67,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,504.78/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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