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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 382.20 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 382.20 and 178.74 is: 246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 382.20 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/382.20 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 382.20 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 68,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,314.43/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.62

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