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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 378.05 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 378.05 and 179.35 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 378.05 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/378.05 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 378.05 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 67,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,803.39/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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