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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.99, 376.65 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.99, 376.65 and 179.75 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.99 : 376.65 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.99/376.65 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.99x = 376.65 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.99x = 67,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,700.95/272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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