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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 376.49 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 376.49 and 179.75 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 376.49 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/376.49 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 376.49 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 67,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,671.30/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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