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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.92, 415.31 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.92, 415.31 and 179.34 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.92 : 415.31 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.92/415.31 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.92x = 415.31 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.92x = 74,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,480.80/276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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