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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 376.45 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 376.45 and 179.56 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 376.45 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/376.45 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 376.45 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 67,595.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,595.36/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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