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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 376.20 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 376.20 and 179.38 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 376.20 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/376.20 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 376.20 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 67,482.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,482.76/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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