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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.00, 376.87 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.00, 376.87 and 179.75 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.00 : 376.87 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.00/376.87 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.00x = 376.87 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.00x = 67,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,743.21/273.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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