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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 376.22 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 376.22 and 179.46 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 376.22 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/376.22 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 376.22 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 67,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,513.66/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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