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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.32, 379.71 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.32, 379.71 and 179.47 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.32 : 379.71 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.32/379.71 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.32x = 379.71 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.32x = 68,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,146.55/275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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