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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.15, 377.00 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.15, 377.00 and 179.91 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.15 : 377.00 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.15/377.00 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.15x = 377.00 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.15x = 67,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,825.17/273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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