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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 377.01 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 377.01 and 179.98 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 377.01 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/377.01 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 377.01 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 67,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,854.26/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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