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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 375.96 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 375.96 and 179.32 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 375.96 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/375.96 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 375.96 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 67,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,417.15/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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