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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.96, 415.35 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.96, 415.35 and 179.58 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.96 : 415.35 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.96/415.35 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.96x = 415.35 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.96x = 74,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,588.55/276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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