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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 376.97 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 376.97 and 179.97 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 376.97 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/376.97 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 376.97 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 67,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,842.39/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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